BSc (Hons) Nutritional Science Course
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This course is also uniquely tailored to students seeking leadership roles within local communities to help initiate community health projects leading towards healthy communities. The 2010 Goverment publication Healthy Lives, Health People: Our strategy for public health in England recognises that Centralisation has failed and is promoting simplification and support of local innovation. Uniquely this nutrition science course embeds well-respected coaching tools to help facilitate change in individuals and organisations. Students completing the science degree will also take a double research project module furthering opportunities in industry, health writing and teaching.
What do you need to start?
In common with most health science degrees you will need 'A' levels or equivalent qualifications, or experience in the Sciences, particularly in Biology and Chemistry (view start dates).
You can gain Accreditation of Prior and/or Experiential Learning (APEL) from a variety of sources against modules of the degree course. Prior degrees, your work experiences or some vocational training can be considered (click APEL button at left for more details)
Foundation courses in Chemistry and Human Biology are available if you do not have the requisite qualifications or level in the sciences. As many of our students are in the process of changing career then completing foundation studies is quite common. You can click on the 'Foundation Science Courses' button on the left to find out how to go about getting these.
How long does the full training take?
This degree course can be studied full or part time with part-time flexible attendance options available. Full-time requires students to physically attend the Centre on 3 compulsory and consecutive study days per week (2 lecture days + 1 tutorial day) over a 36 week academic year (3 x 12 week terms). The degree can also be studied via part-time attendance from 4-6 years or part-time flexible attendance from 3-6 years. Part-time flexible attendance allows 90% of the course content to be studied via our online video lecture facility enabling students to study with us from across the UK and abroad. We help part-time students to develop the best study plan for them alongside their other commitments which could be work and/or raising children. It is possible for part-time flexible attendance students to complete the course in 3 years alongside the full-time attendance students. However as they are studying 90% of course content via the online video lecture facility they are designated as part-time and will not be eligible for full-time student finance support such as student loans. Part-time study weather attending or studying flexible can range from 1-2 days per week depending on student requirements. View an example of a typical full time or part time programme.
Do I need to attend?
Yes, you will need to attend as the course is designated as an Attendance course. However, for part-time students approximately 90% of the lectures taught each year are accessible audio visually enabling you to study much of the course from home using modern online media techniques. All students are registered on the course as 'attendees'. Lectures are videoed recorded and made available online for download or streaming the same day they are taught along with all handouts and PowerPoint presentations enabling them to work in a conducive environment at their home computer. It is a course requirement that all students must have a broadband internet connection so they can effectively access the 'Online Administrative Support' (OAS) system. All students take the same examination at the same time and submit coursework at the same time. The course is designed for attendance at the Centre and flexible attendees fit into that design. Private invigilation for examinations for overseas students and those at some distance from the Centre can be arranged subject to the agreement of the Centre. Such flexibility enables students around the UK and abroad to study with us. Currently we have students from across Europe and as far as Australia and India. Even students local to the Centre that have family or work commitments have this option open to them. Should you take the flexible attendee option then you would need to approximately attend six one-week blocks over the course of your training. This works out about once or twice a year for part-time students.
There are 3 modes of study in which you can apply for:
1) Full-time attendance – compulsory attendance
to all lectures and tutorials over a 3 year period*
2) Part-time attendance – compulsory attendance
to all lectures and tutorials over a 4-6 year period
3) Part-time flexible attendance – attendance to
all mandatory days over a 3-6 year period. 90% of course content can be
studied flexibly online.
*Note: Only those studying via Full-time attendance (3 compulsory days a week over a 36 week academic year) will be able to apply for full-time loans. It is CNELM's responsibility to confirm to the Students Loans Company (SLC) that students are regularly attending. We will also be obliged to notify the SLC if a student ceases to attend or withdraws from the course.
Can I access any financial support for the course? Yes. More details
Can I take a break from the course?
Unanticipated events happen from time to time necessitating a student to take a break in their studies. The beauty of a modular degree programme is that if you need to take a break you can, knowing that you can return to complete your studies when you are ready. Remember there is up to 6 years to complete the degree! You may need to refresh some aspects of the course if your break is extended for more than a year.
What happens if I leave the course?
Once you register with Middlesex University, all modules that you successfully complete are awarded 20 credits that are transferable to other relevant degree programmes, including courses at Middlesex University. If you successfully complete the first year of the programme and need to leave then you can apply for a Fallback Award from Middlesex University entitled a Certificate of Higher Education in Nutritional Science. This level of qualification could be useful in educational and industrial settings. If you have another health care qualification that enables you to register with a professional body then you can be insured to use the internal CNE Award ‘Dietary Analysts’ Certificate as an adjunct to your existing profession.
If you leave after completing the second year of the programme then you can apply for a Fallback Award from Middlesex University entitled a Diploma of Higher Education in Nutritional Science. This is a high level qualification and should more readily facilitate non-clinical career opportunities.
What are the dates for 2011? Find out dates for all our courses here.
How much does it cost? Find out the costs per year, for the whole Degree, and ways to pay.
